Bible Dictionary
ELTEKON
A town in the hill country of Judah, assigned to the tribe of Judah and located near Beth-anoth. Its exact site is unknown.
Definition
Eltekon was a town in the hill country of Judah. It was assigned to the tribe of Judah and located near Beth-anoth, though its exact site has not been recovered.
Biblical Usage
Eltekon is listed in Joshua 15:59 among the cities of the hill country of Judah.
Historical Background
Because it was near Beth-anoth, the site is sought a little north of Hebron. The name is explained as meaning “founded by God,” but the location remains unknown.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>el'-te-kon ('elteqon, "founded by God"):</p><p>A city in the hill country of Judah (Jos 15:59) near BETH-ANOTH (which see) to be looked for, therefore, a little North of Hebron. Site unknown.</p>